Potato chip nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Potato chip

Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
54 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
-19.3 (alkaline)
Calories
536
Calories
Fats
Potassium
Saturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Explanation: This food contains more Calories than 96% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (4%) which contain more Calories, this food itself is rich in Calories more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Fats, Potassium, Saturated Fat and Polyunsaturated fat
Potato chip Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
14%
Daily Value: 14%
7 g of 50 g
Fats:
53%
Daily Value: 53%
34.6 g of 65 g
Carbs:
18%
Daily Value: 18%
52.9 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
1.9 g of 2,000 g
Other:
3.6 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
536
% Daily Value*
54%
Total Fat
35g
55%
Saturated Fat
11g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
8mg
18%
TotalCarbohydrate
53g
20%
Dietary Fiber
5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
1,275mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats

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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium

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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars

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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
24 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
1.63 mg of 18 mg
9%
Magnesium:
67 mg of 400 mg
17%
Phosphorus:
165 mg of 1,000 mg
17%
Potassium:
1275 mg of 3,500 mg
36%
Sodium:
8 mg of 2,400 mg
0%
Zinc:
1.09 mg of 15 mg
7%
Copper:
0.306 mg of 2 mg
15%
Manganese:
0.44 mg of 2 mg
22%
Selenium:
8.1 µg of 70 µg
12%
Choline:
37.5 mg of 550 mg
7%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
1275 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
67 mg
TOP 18%
Copper
0.306 mg
TOP 25%
Manganese
0.44 mg
TOP 39%
Iron
1.63 mg
TOP 45%
Phosphorus
165 mg
TOP 49%
Calcium
24 mg
TOP 49%
Zinc
1.09 mg
TOP 52%
Selenium
8.1 mg
TOP 63%
Choline
37.5 mg
TOP 68%
Sodium
8 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
9.11 mg of 20 mg
45%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
31.1 mg of 60 mg
52%
Vitamin B1:
0.167 mg of 2 mg
11%
Vitamin B2:
0.197 mg of 2 mg
12%
Vitamin B3:
3.827 mg of 20 mg
19%
Vitamin B5:
0.402 mg of 10 mg
4%
Vitamin B6:
0.66 mg of 2 mg
33%
Folate, total:
45 µg of 400 µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
22.1 µg of 80 µg
28%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin C
31.1 µg
TOP 15%
Vitamin B6
0.66 µg
TOP 18%
Vitamin E
9.11 µg
TOP 35%
Folate, total
45 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B1
0.167 µg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B3
3.827 µg
TOP 43%
Vitamin B2
0.197 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin K
22.1 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B5
0.402 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin A
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
108 mg of 280 mg
39%
Threonine:
253 mg of 1,050 mg
24%
Isoleucine:
283 mg of 1,400 mg
20%
Leucine:
419 mg of 2,730 mg
15%
Lysine:
424 mg of 2,100 mg
20%
Methionine:
110 mg of 1,050 mg
10%
Phenylalanine:
310 mg of 1,750 mg
18%
Valine:
392 mg of 1,820 mg
22%
Histidine:
153000 mg of 700 mg
21,857%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Fiber content / ratio for Potato chip
Sugars:
0.22 g
Fiber:
4.8 g
All nutrients for Potato chip per 100g
Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
Protein | 17% | 54% | 7g |
2.5 times more than Broccoli ![]() |
Fats | 53% | 5% | 34.6g |
Equal to Cheese ![]() |
Carbs | 18% | 19% | 52.9g |
1.9 times more than Rice ![]() |
Calories | 21% | 4% | 536kcal |
11.4 times more than Orange ![]() |
Sugars | 0% | 74% | 0.22g |
40.8 times less than Coca-Cola ![]() |
Fiber | 13% | 19% | 4.8g |
2 times more than Orange ![]() |
Calcium | 2% | 49% | 24mg |
5.2 times less than Milk ![]() |
Iron | 9% | 45% | 1.63mg |
1.6 times less than Beef ![]() |
Magnesium | 17% | 18% | 67mg |
2.1 times less than Kidney bean ![]() |
Phosphorus | 24% | 49% | 165mg |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat ![]() |
Potassium | 27% | 6% | 1275mg |
8.7 times more than Cucumber ![]() |
Sodium | 0% | 87% | 8mg |
61.3 times less than White Bread ![]() |
Zinc | 10% | 52% | 1.09mg |
5.8 times less than Beef ![]() |
Copper | 0% | 25% | 0.31mg |
2.2 times more than Shiitake ![]() |
Vitamin A | 0% | 100% | 0IU |
N/A ![]() |
Vitamin E | 61% | 35% | 9.11mg |
6.2 times more than Kiwifruit ![]() |
Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Vitamin C | 35% | 15% | 31.1mg |
1.7 times less than Lemon ![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 11% | 37% | 0.17mg |
1.6 times less than Pea ![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 12% | 46% | 0.2mg |
1.5 times more than Avocado ![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 19% | 43% | 3.83mg |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat ![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 4% | 65% | 0.4mg |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed ![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 33% | 18% | 0.66mg |
5.5 times more than Oat ![]() |
Folate, total | 11% | 36% | 45µg |
1.4 times less than Brussels sprout ![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Vitamin K | 28% | 47% | 22.1µg |
4.6 times less than Broccoli ![]() |
Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A ![]() |
Tryptophan | 0% | 77% | 0.11mg |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat ![]() |
Threonine | 0% | 81% | 0.25mg |
2.8 times less than Beef ![]() |
Isoleucine | 0% | 81% | 0.28mg |
3.2 times less than Salmon ![]() |
Leucine | 0% | 84% | 0.42mg |
5.8 times less than Tuna ![]() |
Lysine | 0% | 78% | 0.42mg |
1.1 times less than Tofu ![]() |
Methionine | 0% | 82% | 0.11mg |
1.1 times more than Quinoa ![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0% | 82% | 0.31mg |
2.2 times less than Egg ![]() |
Valine | 0% | 80% | 0.39mg |
5.2 times less than Soybean ![]() |
Histidine | 22% | 82% | 153mg |
204.3 times more than Turkey meat ![]() |
Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A ![]() |
Saturated Fat | 55% | 11% | 10.96g |
1.9 times more than Beef ![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 16% | 9.84g |
Equal to Avocado ![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 11% | 12.17g |
3.9 times less than Walnut ![]() |
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.